Summary
The Normal CornBelters (NCB), a summer wood-bat collegiate baseball team, are members of the Prospect League. The CornBelters are owned and operated by Play9 Sports, a sports management group. Play9 Sports also operates the Kernels Collegiate League (KCL), a wood-bat collegiate league, which plays a 30-game league solely at the Corn Crib in Normal. The Normal CornBelters, Kernels Collegiate League, and the Corn Crib are looking for Marketing Interns to join their team for the upcoming 2024 season. Internship roles will be assigned based on the individual's experience and ability following an interview process to determine the best fit within the organization.
2024 Internship Roles
- Public Relations & Communications: Work with broadcasting and analytics interns to connect our organization with the local public and media outlets via press releases and feature stories
- Digital & Social Media: Assist with the creation, management, and execution of social media and newsletter campaigns. Plan and execute interactive videos and posts with mascot and athletes to connect with fans.
- Community Relations: Assist with the planning and execution of community programs and events (including set-up and tear-down of display booths), hand out promotional materials, and data collection. Executing all community appearances to include interaction of players and mascot.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning and execution of team and community events while serving as a representative of the CornBelters.
- Assess and research market competition in order to develop accurate and influential marketing plans.
- Manage social media campaigns and day-to-day activities including content development and management.
- Ensure an effective and professional image to customers and present an accurate portrayal of business strategies across all social media platforms.
- Participate as a team member to offer support to other team members to maximize customer service, retention efforts, and sales performance.
- Interact with other CornBelters departments to provide a cooperative, client-oriented focus for all fan engagement and ticket sales-related operations.
- Analyze all digital media sites by collecting data and producing reports.
- Identify sales opportunities through networking and outreach within the local market.
- Distribute team marketing and sales materials.
Competencies and Qualifications
- Excellent organizational skills and a self-starter with a creative mind.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Displays in-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, Tiktok, YouTube, etc.)
- Excellent customer service skills that showcase a positive and enthusiastic approach to customers so as to convey a positive image and respond to clients in a timely manner.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
- Previous experience in writing press releases and media pieces.
- Maintains excellent writing and language skills.
- Strong attention to detail while being able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced work environment.
- Night and weekend work required, including working special events.
Compensation
This is an unpaid position. This is an unpaid position. Internships are eligible for college credit opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
